Citizens Assisting & Sheltering the Abused (CASA)

CASA Programs and Services Offered include:

• Legal Services - Provides FREE counseling and information concerning divorce, child custody and support, property settlement, protection from domestic violence and criminal prosecution.

• Domestic Violence Program - Emergency shelter services provided to victims and their children. Provides counseling, crisis intervention, and shelter to both individuals and families involved in domestic violence situations.

• Rape Crisis Program - Advocacy and accompaniment for victims of sexual assault/abuse. Provides crisis intervention and counseling to ages 4 and up—adults and children, who have been sexually abused/assaulted. Counseling and support are provided to the victim's family and friends as well.

• Abuse Intervention Program - The Abuse Intervention Program consists of eight months of once-a-week group meetings as well as weekly check-ins and periodic partner contact.

• Children's Program - Provides services to children and adolescents who have experienced family violence and/or physical, emotional, and sexual abuse. Services include assessment, individual and family counseling, groups for children and parents, and coordination of intervention with other community agencies and programs serving children and families.

• Support Group - Trauma Support Group (two per year) inclusive of domestic violence and sexual assault survivors

CASA will see you right away. The intake process for counseling begins with you coming in and talking with a crisis/intake counselor for up to three appointments. This allows your immediate needs to be addressed promptly. If you desire, you can then request assignment to a therapist for ongoing therapy. Other services are also provided with little to no wait.